WThis is an easy interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix that's packed with essence associated with festive period, making it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put the listed components in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool completely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
